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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Kibbe Types https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:48:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Anonymous on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1067133 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 14:34:49 +0000 Anonymous 1067133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yep, Zap. That's a mighty long post, lol. Anonymous on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1067097 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 14:10:07 +0000 Anonymous 1067097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Zap, it looks like you copied and pasted the advice to all the types or something, and it all runs together.  Is your Dramatic mixed with another type with some yin in it because of your curves? I hope you're wearing your new coat today! It is the most amazing thing ever! Anonymous on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1067078 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 13:58:11 +0000 Anonymous 1067078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Deleting error post. Thanks Claire for alerting. I came out as a Dramatic. Claire: I don't think so. I have almost all a's. I might have self assessed myself wrong though. No, I am home today, no coat yet but It will be worn tomorrow. Anonymous on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1067054 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 13:35:34 +0000 Anonymous 1067054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ If I ignore the suggested geometric prints and just focus on the styles and silouettes, I'd say the Dramatic Classic fits me very well. With my soft coloring, I also have to ignore the advice about dramatic makeup. That's just not me--never has been, and never will be. Bethster on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1064948 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 12:17:27 +0000 Bethster 1064948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Flamboyant Natural here, which sounds like such a contradiction in terms I had to re take the quiz. But the description is right on! JG on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1063429 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 22:30:39 +0000 JG 1063429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I awarded half points in each category on the questions in which I was undecided between 2 categories and ended up with A (Dramatic) 5 B (Natural) 9 C (Classic) 2 (no points in D or E! Guess I don't have a Romantic bone in my body!) Before deciding on this strategy my count was different each time I totalled my points - once my Natural score was 16! So I guess there's no conclusion to reach except this one: I'm a Natural! Alassë on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1063076 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:30:11 +0000 Alassë 1063076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you, Ruth; both your Christine Scaman & truth-is-beauty link were very helpful. I can see that I am definitely a Soft Classic. Anonymous on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1063055 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:07:54 +0000 Anonymous 1063055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ If you're fairly sure that the clothing you presently wear suits you, these polyvores might be better than the quiz. Click on the link and then scroll down to the links for various Kibbe "hybrid" types. Each link will take you to a polyvore that illustrates the clothing and accessories associated with its type. <a href="http://www.truth-is-beauty.com/1/post/2012/10/you-know-the-truth-of-your-colors-find-the-truth-of-your-lines.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.truth-is-beauty.com.....ruth-of-yo</a> Anonymous on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1062878 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:17:04 +0000 Anonymous 1062878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ @nancylee: Like you, I have a prominent nose. Not overly large, but it definitely it's a button nose. And the tip is rather chiseled. What I'm not sure of is if my hands and feet are large for my height or not. I've always felt that my 7.5W shoe size was large for my 5'2" stature. However, my hands are too short to play many classical piano pieces from the Romatic era (Chopin and Brahms, for example). I can reach an octave (8 keys) comfortably, though, and my large knuckles prevent me from wearing a small ring size. I wear a size 6. Lyn, my pianist friend, could you please weigh in on this? nancylee on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1062833 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:45:21 +0000 nancylee 1062833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This has been an interesting discussion.  Usually I'm all in for tests like this, but I'd never taken the Kibbe one before now.  So, my results are: 3 - a 3 - b 10 - c Pretty clearly a Dramatic Classic, which sounds about right.  I have a fairly proportionate body, with some angularity (broad shoulders, long hands/feet, a prominent (not button!) nose).  It explains why I'm not a fan of florals and ditzy prints and much prefer geometrics and abstracts. I see these tests as one more piece of the puzzle when figuring out your style.  It's fun and helpful to have some guidelines (like color analysis, Kibbe, etc.) to help along the way.  But, of course, you have to add in your instincts and preferences to really make them work for you. Anonymous on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1062815 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:27:45 +0000 Anonymous 1062815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I find this quote from Christine Scaman at 12blueprints.com helpful: Classic bodies are people who are medium in their proportions, like me. Nothing really out of the ordinary, Â in the center of the National Standards charts. Natural bodies are similar, with a heavier bone structure and more muscular tendency. The other groups belong to those body shapes that strike you as ‘not average’. They are Dramatics (long and lean, Keira Knightley, or long and curvy, like Bond girls, Ursula Andress), Romantics (smaller curvy, like Adele) and Gamines (Mighty Mites).Â These are very loose versions of the 13 body types outlined in David Kibbe’s 1987 book, Metamorphosis. If you can find yourself, it is brilliantly good. <div></div>   My body is fairly well proportioned, so that's what puts me primarily in the Classic category. However, I'm petite (under 5'3" tall) but have medium bones. So although short, I don't have the fine and delicate look most associated with petites. This is what I know. And from what I read, the Dramatic Classic category (assuming I answered the questions right; I think I did) means I'm primarily Classic with a dash of Dramatic. Anonymous on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1062759 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:22:48 +0000 Anonymous 1062759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ @torontogirl: I, too, would have thought some part of me would fit into the natural category. @ClearlyClaire: I'm struggling with the geometric prints, plaids and bold stripes suggested for Dramatic Classics. Maybe we both need counseling. :) @Deb: Which Kibbe category did your test results indicate? TO EVERYONE: I think my biggest problem is that I'm not a verbal person, and have difficulty with the written descriptors that accompany each Kibbe type. That said, I still can't do geometrics or plaids or wide stripes. I can't do the dramatic makeup suggested in an old online article that must have been written back in the '80s. I'd look like a clown if I did! Ariadne on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1062646 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 05:27:19 +0000 Ariadne 1062646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've tried so many times, but I cannot figure out how to answer the Kibbe quiz questions.  They seem so vague and subjective!  I can't see myself clearly enough to answer them.  I need someone to do the quiz for me catgirl on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1062327 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 23:46:06 +0000 catgirl 1062327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, and this is almost spot-on: <a href="http://colorconnection.yuku.com/topic/1197/FLAMBOYANT-GAMINE" rel="nofollow">http://colorconnection.yuku.co.....ANT-GAMINE</a> catgirl on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1062325 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 23:43:16 +0000 catgirl 1062325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, according to the polyvore site the four words for Flamboyant Gamine are "Short, Sharp, Fitted, Extreme".  That's interesting.  It's my personality but is it my fashion type? Anonymous on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1062323 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 23:40:05 +0000 Anonymous 1062323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well I got lost reading the Kibbe stuff all morning. Last night I re-took the test and tried to be really, really objective, because I'm only hurting myself if I try to force myself to be something I'm not.  *cringing* Most of my answers fell into the Dramatic category and some that I could have answered either Dramatic or Classic. Then I had 3 straight Classic answers (these were for my face/hair) and maybe one or two oddball answers for random other types. I'm going to ask the YLFers at the meetup this weekend to help type me. This is really rocking my world. I have very negative associations with being a Dramatic, and I'm trying to figure out why. I may need counselling... At this point, I'd love to be a Dramatic Classic like you Ruth! No more fighting it. My body might fall into the Dramatic category, but my face ticks more of the Classic boxes. I'll let you know what the group thinks! deb on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1062275 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 22:29:52 +0000 deb 1062275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ruth, I to could wear any of those items on the polyvore site. Helena on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1062269 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 22:24:58 +0000 Helena 1062269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi, I love this stuff. I came out as Dramatic Classic, much to my chagin, I always love the softer, or natural classic looks, but alas I am always analyzed that I should add a bit of drama in there, and it's true, a clean look with a bold pop is better on me than the soft, easy look. I'm sure my husband would agree that I do have some drama! So maybe I am just trying to suppress it :) Thanks for posting again - so fun and interesting to see others' process with it too. Anonymous on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1061991 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:18:42 +0000 Anonymous 1061991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I just love quizzes :) A – 8 B – 1 C – 4 D – 2 E - 1 According to the quiz I’m Dramatic, followed by Classic. Dramatic fits since I have strong features. Classic suits because I’m very symmetrical and evenly proportioned. According to the archetype descriptions I’m gamine. I think combining these three elements encompasses my look. I strongly identify with gamine because I still feel like I have the body of a young teenage girl. I gained some weight and curves in the past few years, but I am definitely not womanly. I prefer eras and styles that cater to my body type: 20s flapper, 60s mod, ballet styles, etc. The truest part of the quiz for me is the hair/makeup description. That makes sense because those aspects are most defined by my physical form. For example: Hair: Yang: Sleek and sculpted. Angular cuts. Asymmetric detail. Clean, geometric outline.  - Right now my hair is cropped very short. I also love a blunt bob or long, straight hair with blunt bangs. I have thick straight hair that doesn’t hold a curl, so this suits me. I don’t like many layers. Makeup: Yang: Angular and sculpted. Heavy contouring. Geometrically blended. Exotic eyes (almond). Deep, matte lips. Sculpted cheekbones. Bone structure is emphasized. Smoky matte colors.  - While I will wear glossy, shiny, and bright colors, I prefer heavy eye makeup with a natural face. Smoky eyes, cat eyes, or purple eyeshadow are my usual. And lots of mascara. Haircolor: Yang: Distinct and vivid. Dramatic streaks. Strong and vibrant shades (flaxen, copper, platinum, jet, etc.)   - I have average brown hair that I dye red with henna. I feel like myself as a redhead and will probably remain one (unless I ever work a job where I can dye it unnatural colors). I dislike highlights and too many tones in hair color.   Anonymous on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1061829 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:13:11 +0000 Anonymous 1061829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I hope you find one, shevia. I have to have visuals. All these descriptors make my head spin, like Mo said. :) I found this article that I think is helpful. It talks about how your personality comes into play. <a href="http://brainybeautytalk.com/2012/05/16/kibbe-how-to-make-your-type-your-own/" rel="nofollow">http://brainybeautytalk.com/20.....-your-own/</a> Jaime on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1061824 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:07:52 +0000 Jaime 1061824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have never been able to decide with this test, but today I seem to find myself a theatrical romantic, and I think that might be it. Now to see if there is a great polyvore board like the one posted above. Mo on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1061822 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:06:50 +0000 Mo 1061822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This stuff makes my head spin, right up there with color analysis and 'seasons'.  I'm all for analyzing, as you might have guessed by some of my posts, lol, but this categorization of myriad types of people just doesn't seem to work well. I think I tried this last time, but I'm stepping away this time lol.  Anonymous on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1061808 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:52:47 +0000 Anonymous 1061808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Okay. This makes a lot more sense. If your test results indicated Dramatic Classic, look at this: <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/dramatic_classic/collection?id=2797250" rel="nofollow">http://www.polyvore.com/dramat.....id=2797250</a> I can totally picture myself wearing many of these outfits--especially the one in the top left corner that's categorized as "DC Kibbe Casual." I'd love to have a leather jacket like that! Just don't know where to find one in a petite size. Anonymous on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1061785 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:06:56 +0000 Anonymous 1061785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree this is difficult. Like ClearlyClaire, there's some angularity in my facial features that I've always known was there. My shoulder line is straight (not the least bit sloped) and my hip line is straight (low hip measures exactly the same as high hip). However, I have rounded aspects to my appearance as well, and my waist is well defined (neat hourglass). Stylewise, I really need to see some current examples. Like others have posted, looking at outdated styles from years ago is no help whatsoever. Jude on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types/page/2#post-1061748 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 09:47:15 +0000 Jude 1061748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am pretty sure that I'm a soft gamine, but the questions didn't make it any easier for me to come up with that result! The description seems pretty accurate though. And I'm thrilled to be in the same category as Bette Davis I didn't really change the way I dress because of this result except for one thing: I fully embraced tapered pants. They do look much better on me than bootcuts - despite (or because of?) my pearish hips. Who would've figured! For those who are not yet sure of their category: It might be easier if you let someone else answer the questions for you. And try out the silhouettes that Kibbe suggests for the several types in question. And maybe post pictures to let the forum do the work..? ;-) fieldmouse on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types#post-1061718 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 06:31:59 +0000 fieldmouse 1061718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's really rather difficult to figure out which of those descriptions (in questions) apply to my body. O_O But for each question I wasn't sure about, I noted down which answers were the possible options, and C, D and E definitely dominated, which seems to make me a Soft Classic. Classic is really not a word that goes with my style at all, I had a quick look through google for what's recommended for this type, and yeah, not really me at all, even if it might be flattering for my body type... deb on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types#post-1061682 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 04:33:56 +0000 deb 1061682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Claire, I was an Ectomorph also.  I do not think I qualify now in my older age because I put on weight. I think I morphed into and Endomorph. lol catgirl on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types#post-1061675 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 04:22:04 +0000 catgirl 1061675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I remember those too, but I don't fit any of them! I am small-boned but not low fat storage. I can build muscle and am not lean or long but not chubby, nor do I have a narrow waist. I may be an mesomorphic ectomorph. Come to think of it this confused me in high school too. Anonymous on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types#post-1061668 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 04:15:54 +0000 Anonymous 1061668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ @deb, I remember those types from 7th grade gym class! I am such an Ectomorph. I've heard Ectomorphs described as "underdeveloped". Hey! Who peeked at me in the change room? I have undertaken some muscle building exercises the last few months and I don't see huge results (although my strength has improved). Another body type would be able to build some significant muscle mass by now, but not me.  Take it from Popeye (and Suz). With Kibbe, you have to "eat up the worms and spit out the germs".  Anonymous on "Kibbe Types" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-types#post-1061616 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 03:18:48 +0000 Anonymous 1061616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I found that in several questions none of the choices were the right one.  My body is angular but my face is not, for example.  Overall I cam e out a Classic with a tendency to Dramatic Classic.  I don't think one size fits all on these types of surveys.